12 stocking stuffers, a few out-of-the-box ideas and you can be a legend in your mind

Bonefish heading home for Christmas? Nah, think spawning run. Image courtesy of BTT.

OK it is one more, but cannot resist less is more and the quality is unquestioned.

Renew your passport – go somewhere this year. Just do it.

These last umpteen years so a tyer will know you care.

This company is all about socks and these are indestructible and comfortable. No slumping after a few washes.

Pick up a half dozen for you’re father-in-law. He’ll begin to realize you’re not the worst thing to happen to his daughter.

Can’t beat it.

Flat out cool – you’ll need to click to see why.

We’ve been bragging about these since they came out. Easily the best reels made offshore – beautiful design, ruggedly made, big selection, and great service. You cannot do better than 3TAND for economy matching top shelf.

A research caliber book, but written by a guide/writer who takes you on a journey to learn about “The First Fish.” Buy from Mallard’s store and he’ll autograph it for free.

Probably the best buy of all the picks. Join and you’ll catch the flats fever and know better its harbored game fish.

Save your rod butt – this, you gotta have.

Perfect – out of the way, never get lost, easy to manage, and inexpensive.